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The bulk modulus (letter K) is a measure of the resistance of a substance to compression on all sides. Gases are easily compressed, while solids and liquid are only compressed with difficulty. It is measured by a measuring instrument when another object is placed under pressure. Its unit is psi.

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  • The left one shows the interatomic potential and equilibrium position, while the right one shows the force

    Interatomic potential and force

  • SpiderGraph BulkModulus

    Influences of selected glass component additions on the bulk modulus of a specific base glass.

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